Craftsy is offering several FREE online craft classes right now and is having a huge sale on other classes today! This is a great place to get some ideas for DIY wedding projects!

If you are new to Craftsy, it is a worldwide craft community offering online classes. It also has a patterns marketplace where independent designers can sell their patterns, a supplies shop, and a section where members share pictures of their latest projects. Categories range from quilting to knitting to photography and more.

Craftsy is a wonderful resource if you want to try your hand at a wedding project, but aren't quite sure where to start. Some of the FREE online classes include cake decorating topics like basic fondant techniques, modern buttercream or handpainted cakes (perfect if you are making your own shower or wedding cake) or classes about bagmaking if you want to have some special DIY bridesmaid gifts!

I just came across the cutest wedding gift idea on sale at Zulily today! It's in the True Fabrications sale, which has lots of affordable and unique gift ideas, like chalkboard wine glasses and fun wine accessories. But the one that caught my eye is this cute Newlywed Anniversary Wine Box, on sale for $21.99. You fill it with three special bottles of wine for a couple to open on their first three anniversaries! Such a sweet idea!

There are several sales and deals on invitations this week! This is a great time to order those beautiful save the dates or wedding invitations- or thank you notes, or engagement part or shower invitations!

Wedding Paper Divas has a 25% off sitewide code through September 3rd with code LABOR13. With the code, invitations start at just $1.19 depending on how many you order and save the dates start at 63¢ each! There are so many gorgeous invitations on this site and their prices are so budget-friendly!

Pear Tree Greetings also has 25% off everything this weekend! Use code LABORDAY25 at checkout. I love some of the unique designs at Pear Tree Greetings, like the Love Letter folded save the date cards above. They start at just 74¢ each with the code, depending on how many you order!

And Vistaprint has up to 50% off invitations and announcements right now plus FREE shipping! Some announcements and party invitations are just 39¢ each! You could definitely customize these for a shower or rehearsal dinner- or use these as save the dates. It looks like invitations in their wedding collection start at 70¢ each- a great price, especially since the price goes down when you order 60 or more!

If you are on the lookout for cute party supplies for a shower, engagement party, rehearsal dinner or reception, be sure to check out the Party Perfect sale at Zulily today! There are tons of adorable party items and details on sale.

This cute double drink dispenser set is down to $29.99 (reguarly $80) and would be perfect for a beverage station at a summer wedding!

Or look at the deals for some of these party details! You can snag 50 paper straws for $7.49 or 20 adorable wooden ice cream spoons for $7.99. Or score 40 striped treat bags for just $7.49. Put some of these little touches together and you'll have a fantastic dessert/ice cream shop bridal shower or party on the cheap!

Shipping starts at $5.95 but if you pay shipping once you get free shipping on any additional orders for the rest of the day!

Wohoo! The Knot Wedding Shop has extended their sale to today AND there is a new coupon code! Get 25% off any purchase- no minimum!- with code FREE25. This should make for some awesome deals! These popular cooler chairs, for example, are now just $14.99 with FREE personalization after the code. This is a great price for these popular groomsmen gifts!

Starting today, The Knot Wedding Shop is having a big three day sale with up to 75% off favors wedding party gifts and ceremony and reception details! Plus use code AFF15 to get 15% off $50 or AFF125 to snag 25% off $125 or more! Nice!

There are definitely some deals out there! For the guys, you can snag a Multi-Tool with LED light for just $9.99 (normally $39.99!) and get FREE personalization!

Or score an insulated lunch tote for just $6.99- down from the regular price of $24.95 and get FREE personalization!

If you've been looking at the beautiful save the dates or invitations at Wedding Paper Divas, you can get a deal on them this weekend! Through August 6th, get 20% off any order at Wedding Paper Divas with code AUGWED20- no minimum required!

I've ordered from Wedding Paper Divas and their sister company Tiny Prints many times before and have loved everything. Their stationery is just so pretty!

Oooh- this weekend Pear Tree Greetings is offering 25% off any purchase with code WAHOO. This is a great way to save on their gorgeous save the dates and invitations- especially since there is no minimum purchase required!

I love love love this stationery, and there are many budget-friendly options! Choose one of these beautiful save the date postcards and snag them for just 74¢ each when you buy 120. And since they are postcards you'll save on postage too! Shipping is free on orders of $100 or more.

Yay for a fantastic labels deal at Vistaprint! Right now you can score 140 personalized labels for just $5- including shipping! That makes each label less than 4¢ shipped! Wohoo!

These have all kinds of potential for wedding labels! Make these into favor tags for a wedding or shower with your name and date and stick them on your favors. Or use these for treat bags at a candy buffet or dessert bar. Or use them to add a personal touch to your programs or out of town bags for the big day. And the labels could always be return address labels for shower, rehearsal or wedding invitations!

Vistaprint has all kinds of adorable designs to choose from- you are sure to find one that goes with your wedding motif or a cute wedding design!

Don't need wedding labels? You could always use these as address labels, holiday gift tags, kiddo labels, or favor tags for a birthday party. At this price, these are hard to pass up!

Another great freebie for new York Photo members! You can snag a FREE personalized tote bag when you create an account- just pay shipping if $3.99! These totes look so cute and there are so many fun ways you could use them. Here are some of my ideas:

- Make a "Bride" or "Future Mrs." tote to haul that binder to all of your wedding planning meetings- Create a "Just Married" tote for your honeymoon! Or If you are looking for a fun wedding or shower gift for someone this would be adorable! Make this a beach bag with a photo of the couple and fill it with honeymoon necessities (beach towels, sunscreen, etc.)!- Personalize the bag with a photo of a Maid of Honor or friend as a thank you for wedding planning.

About Me

I'm Amy- an event planner for a non-profit, a bargain shopper, forever a bride, and a huge fan of all things wedding. Combine my love of wedding planning and the rush I get from scoring a fabulous deal, and the magic that is Belles on a Budget happens. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy Belles! More...